Jonathan has just ran the leading NCAA time in the country for the 800m at 1:46.93. What makes this all the more impressive is that he is primarily a quarter-miler. He ran the 800 back In his prep days, but that was years ago. This strength translated to outdoors will be lethal if he plans to run mid 44 again. This Championship season I believe we gone see some special times.
I know right lol but Jones was initially recruited as an 800/1500 athlete under former interim head coach Tonja Buford Bailey. I'm just impressed that no one in the nation has yet to pull a time sub 1:47. I was positive it would come this weekend given the caliber of meets but Jones is a lone ranger and deservedly so.
Texas is looking so impressive this indoor season. I can't wait for Big 12 to watch Jonathan Jones vs Takieddine Hedelli (1:45.68@) in the 800M. I also hope that Jones stick with the 800m and 4x400 going forward.
yeah i doubt that! Texas is being resourceful they are making it so that come outdoor they can bid for championships. Having athletes in the top 10 across multiple events is great when things start to go wrong during a championship meet
Jonathan Jones is from Barbados and just turned 23. Prior to indoors this year, he had appeared to stagnate for a few years. In 2019, he ran 44.63 in London. That is still his best. He has come close to 21 flat indoors but never broken it indoors or outdoors. This month he ran 1:15.12 and 1:46.93, both pr's. He had run 1:48 years ago as a pr. The 3:55 comes from about five years ago. Good to see him running really well.